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Lauren Schwahn

Lauren Schwahn

Writer at NerdWallet

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Financial Goals: Definition and Examples

Financial goals are objectives you set for saving and spending money. Examples include building an emergency fund, paying off debt and saving for retirement.
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What Does It Mean to Be Rich? We Asked 3 People.

Six-figure earners share how they define wealth, and why a big salary doesn’t always mean financial freedom.
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Get Down with Debt Snowball

The debt snowball method involves paying debts off from smallest to largest. Clearing those low balances can help keep you going.
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What is the average cost of groceries per month?

The average cost of groceries per month is about $504. To figure out how much you should spend, follow the USDA's monthly food plans or 50/30/20 budget guidelines.
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National Blood Shortage: How We Got Here, How You Can Help

Blood donations dropped to a four-year summer low in July, driven by extreme heat, poor air quality and rampant foodborne illness (thanks a lot, cyclospora).
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What You Can Learn From the Nerds’ Home Improvement Projects

The Nerds tell us how they’re keeping summer home improvement costs in check, and what they’ve learned along the way.
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How to Find Coupons Fast: Apps, Extensions and More

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Where to Turn When a Natural Disaster Upends Your Finances

Natural disasters upend financial lives in an instant. Here's how you can get help in the aftermath and be strategic with resources as you begin to rebuild.
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High Net Worth: What It Means to Be a HNWI

A high net worth individual has $1 million to $5 million in liquid assets. HNWIs have financial advantages, but often need extra help managing their wealth.
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11 National Ice Cream Day Deals and Freebies

We rounded up Ice Cream Day deals and freebies. Scoop up these offers before they melt away.
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Back-to-School Shopping, But Cheaper: Here’s How to Do It

Ways to save on back-to-school shopping include watching sales and sales tax holidays, teaming up with other parents, getting creative discounts and checking out thrift stores.
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How Much Does the Average Wedding Cost?

The average wedding cost in 2025 is $33,000, according to research by The Knot. But you can pay much less than that for your nuptials. Here’s how.
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Does Opening a New Credit Card Hurt Your Credit Score?

Yes, applying for or opening a credit card can temporarily hurt your credit score, but it should rebound quickly with on-time payments and keeping usage low.
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Should You Add Your Child as an Authorized User on a Credit Card?

Adding your child as an authorized user won’t help their credit if the account details aren't reported to the credit bureaus or the account isn’t in good standing.
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Savings Goal Calculator: Know How Much to Save Per Month

In this savings goal calculator, input your target amount, starting balance, time to grow savings and interest rate. We’ll suggest how much to save each month.
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NerdWallet’s Wedding Budget Calculator

To help you estimate how much your wedding will cost, use this free wedding budget calculator, based on average expenses.
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Are You Over Inflation? Me Too

Inflation fatigue can make it hard to stay motivated. Learn how to cope with rising costs without burning yourself out.
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Is ‘Income Stacking’ a Good Way to Build Wealth?

Having multiple income streams can boost your wealth if you use the money strategically. Weigh the risks involved, and make a plan before you jump in.
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Average and Median Net Worth by Age in the U.S.

Average net worth in the U.S. is $1.06 million; the median is $192,700, according to the Federal Reserve. Net worth often grows with age, then drops in retirement.
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Financial Literacy Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Money?

Check your financial literacy with a 10-question quiz, and discover resources to help you build your money knowledge.
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Legit Ways to Get Fast Cash (Without Selling Plasma)

To get money quickly, you can sell your phone or gold, find a side hustle like driving for Uber, take out a loan or find ways to save.